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be delayed or may not operate at all even when an obstacle is present.
. Make sure to set the Automatic Braking function to OFF when the vehicle is on the free roller or on the chassis dynamometer. Otherwise, the vehicle may move and it may cause an accident.
. The system is not designed to detect people( including children), animals or other moving objects.
. Depending on the vehicle condition or the surrounding environment, the sonar sensor’ s ability to detect objects may become unstable.
. When an attachment part( trailer hitch, bicycle carrier, bumper guard) is installed on the rear of the vehicle, turn off the Reverse Automatic Braking( RAB). If this function is on when an attachment or a similar part is installed, it may result in a system malfunction that causes an accident resulting in serious damage, injury or death.
NOTE
The Reverse Automatic Braking( RAB) system records and stores the following data when automatic braking operates. It does not record conversations, personal information or other audio data.
. Distance from the object. Vehicle speed. Accelerator pedal operation status. Brake pedal operation status. Select lever position. Outside temperature. The sensitivity setting of the sonar sensors
SUBARU and third parties contracted by SUBARU may acquire and use the recorded data for the purpose of vehicle research and development. SUBARU and third parties contracted by SUBARU will not disclose or provide the acquired data to any other third party except under the following conditions.
. The vehicle owner has given his / her consent.
. The disclosure / provision is based on a court order or other legally enforceable request.
. Data that has been modified so that the user and vehicle cannot be
identified is provided to a research institution for statistical processing or similar purposes.
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The Reverse Automatic Braking( RAB) system will operate the following 2 functions using 4 sonar sensors.
. Sonar Audible Alarm function
The Reverse Automatic Braking( RAB) system detects objects rearward and warns the driver by warning message on the center information display and warning beeps.
. Automatic Braking function
The Automatic Braking function detects objects rearward and if there is a high risk of a collision, the system decelerates the vehicle and controls the braking to reduce damage.
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